Introduction
Developed in conjunction with Visiting Professor John McLeod, this programme aims to enable existing professionals working within the field of counselling and psychotherapy to achieve a Master of Arts in Pluralistic Counselling and Psychotherapy.
A pluralistic perspective is an integrative approach to Counselling and Psychotherapy that embraces and considers multiple causes and responses to psychological distress. The aim of the programme is to equip practitioners with an up-to-date, cutting edge training to meet the needs of contemporary society. It also aims to identify and develop leadership and collaborative qualities in those involved in therapeutic practice. With a strong research focus, graduates from this programme will have the necessary knowledge, skills and competence to act as research-practitioners.
The programme aims to enable graduates to analyse their own practice and the profession as a whole. We strive to facilitate learners in the creation of evidence-based solutions to the current problems they face as individual practitioners and dilemmas that exist within the profession. As pluralism is the unifying theme in the programme, the programme will foster a spirit of enquiry where learners will engage in the pursuit of multiple truths, drawing from diverse disciples, approaches and orientations.
Why choose this Programme?
Ideal course for anyone looking to pursue a career in counselling and psychotherapy.
Facilitated by internationally renowned expert, Professor John McLeod.
Competitively priced course fees with payment plans available.
QQI validated the ensuring highest quality content and delivery.
Incredibly high levels of student support, ensuring that learners are continually guided and supported.
Overview
This part-time programme consists of ten modules over two years. It is a taught Master's with a strong research component. The programme utilises a continuous assessment strategy and learners
accumulate credits though a variety of assessments over the duration of the programme. The programme is facilitated through monthly three day blocks (usually Friday Sunday).
Student Benefits & Support
We hold that it is not enough to simply teach the skills of counselling and psychotherapy. Learners are given the space to learn, practice and be supported as they develop for themselves a style and model of counselling which is both personal and effective.
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Validation & Accreditation of Award
This master's is a major award validated by QQI at Level 9 on the NFQ.
Programme Lecturers
We have a large faculty team, including:
•Professor John McLeod
•Prof. Michael O'Rourke
•Dr. Marcella Finnerty
•Dr. Maria Quinlan
•Mr. Padraig O'Morain
•Mr. Dermot O'Neill
•Mr. Philip James
Protection for Enrolled Learners
This programme is covered by arrangements under section 65 (4) of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012 whereby, in the event of IICP College ceasing to provide the programme for any reason, enrolled learners may transfer to a similar programme at another provider, or, in the event that this is not practicable, the fees most recently paid will be refunded.